SB2023013137 - Remote code execution in IBM WebSphere Application Server



SB2023013137 - Remote code execution in IBM WebSphere Application Server

Published: January 31, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023013137
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23477)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the server and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.